We are British, over in States on student visas. I am pregnant. Will baby be British or American? ?

Question

We have other kids - all British. This is a surprise addition. Will she/he be considered American at birth or British? Can we choose which they are? Will it be a mark against us if we finally decide to apply for permanent visas? I don't want to have to go home to have the child as it will mean months away from my family...

Answer 1

Your baby will be both American citizen by birth and British by descent as long as you register him/her at the consulate. When you try to apply for a permanent Visa, your child's birth will not have a negative impact, as long as your student visa stays alive.  

Answer 2

No - it won't be held against you.  Your child will get an american birth certificate, and you can use that to get him a SSN and american passport.  In order to get him a british passport, you can send your birth certificate and his along with the application.  Or you can apply at a British embassy for a certificate of birth abroad, which is the equal of a British BC.  

Answer 3

Congratulations!

If you Stay in America, your baby will be American, if born on American soil.. As you are British, you can apply for a Brtish passport for your child. He/she is also entiltled to have an American passport, and an american SS#..

Im British, and had my Daughter born in America, she is American, and British.. A dual citizen..

Good Luck, and take Care!  

Answer 4

American at birth and British by descent. (You need register your child birth at the UK embassy)

Your not breaking U.S. law for having your child here. i don't see how it will be held against you.